The Ceyhan oil pipeline is revived… Baghdad and Erbil overcome the “oil impasse” with a political settlement under the pressure of crises.
2026-03-18 05:03
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
The recent agreement between Baghdad and Erbil to resume oil exports through the Ceyhan port constitutes a political settlement imposed by complex internal and regional circumstances, and does not represent a final solution to the outstanding disputes and issues between the two sides.
In this regard, Kirkuk Provincial Council member Ahmed Fateh Mustafa stressed Read more…
Statistics show that Iraq’s oil exports to America exceeded 90 million barrels in 2025.
2026-03-18 05:16
Shafaq News – Follow-up
US data showed that Iraq’s exports of crude oil and petroleum products to the United States exceeded 90 million barrels during the past year, 2025, with a notable annual decline.
Shafaq News Agency followed up on tables and charts published by the US Energy Read more…
Ministry of Oil: Resumption of pumping and exporting Kirkuk oil via the Ceyhan port at a capacity of (250) thousand barrels
2026-03-18
The Ministry of Oil announced on Wednesday the resumption of pumping and exporting Kirkuk oil through the Ceyhan port at a rate of (250) thousand barrels. The ministry stated in a statement that “in implementation of the directives of the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-17-2026
3-17-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 I wanted this thing to happen last year. I wanted it to happen on the 1st of this year. It should have happened by now. We got a war to deal with…The reality is that war is bringing security and stability for the monetary reform. In the process Iranian influence…gone… Trump said something investing…’Look, right now we’re going through a lot of kaka, but when the kaka is cleaned up and flushed away, oh my goodness, prosperity…’ You got to wait until the smoke clears and the smoke is clearing. Read more…
The Iraqi presidency stresses the need to find a solution for oil exports and calls on the governments of Baghdad and Erbil to cooperate.
2026-03-17 09:43
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Presidency called on the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government on Tuesday evening to find an alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz for oil exports, stressing the importance of cooperation and joint action between Baghdad and Erbil to resolve all outstanding disputes Read more…
Trump: NATO allies have told us they do not want to get involved in a war against Iran
2026-03-17 08:39
Shafaq News – Washington
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump revealed that most NATO countries were unwilling to participate in the war led by the US and Israel against Iran.
Trump said in a press statement, “Most of our NATO allies have informed us that they do not want to be involved in our military operation Read more…
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MP: The Strait of Hormuz is Iraq’s only lifeline, and halting exports would be an economic “catastrophe”.
3-17-2026
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MP Duha al-Bahadli warned on Tuesday of the dangers of Iraq’s complete reliance on a single sea outlet for its oil exports, stressing that any conflict in the region would make the Iraqi economy the most affected due to the disruption of trade Read more…
New rocket attacks target the US embassy in Baghdad
2026-03-17
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A security source reported early Tuesday that new rocket attacks targeted the US embassy in Baghdad, and that air defense systems were activated to counter the attack inside the Green Zone.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that sirens and the sound of interceptions were Read more…
Iraqi oil exports have fallen by 70% due to the war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-03-17 02:05
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi oil exports saw a significant decline during the past week, amid escalating regional tensions, the ongoing US-Iranian war, and the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has broadly affected oil flows from the Middle East region.
According to data from Kpler, Iraq’s average exports of crude oil, condensates and Read more…
Between bonds and gold: An economic roadmap to protect Iraq’s funds from the shocks of regional conflict
2026-03-17 02:23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic expert Mohammed Al-Hassani said on Tuesday that Iraq needs to reconsider the management of its foreign reserves, especially between US bonds and gold, in light of global economic fluctuations.
Al-Hassani told Shafaq News Agency that “US bonds remain an important liquidity Read more…
Katz: We killed Larijani and Soleimani
2026-03-17 02:29
Shafaq News – Middle East
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced on Tuesday the assassination of Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholam Reza Soleimani in airstrikes on the Iranian capital Tehran last night.
Katz said, in a conference monitored by Shafaq News Agency, that he and Israeli Read more…
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Following the announcement of his assassination, a message in Larijani’s handwriting and a new wave of Iranian missiles.
2026-03-17 02:55
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian television reported on Tuesday that a new wave of missiles had been launched toward Israel, following an official announcement of the assassination of Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
In a related development, an account attributed to Read more…
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Following his injury and reports of his transfer to Russia, Iran says Khamenei is well and preparing for a new speech.
2026-03-17 05:08
Shafaq News – Tehran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei confirmed on Tuesday that the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is in good health, indicating that he may deliver a new speech to the people soon.
“I can confirm that he is fine, and you have already heard about Read more…
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Washington: Oil tankers have begun crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and the war could end within weeks.
2026-03-17 05:00
Shafaq News – Washington
The White House economic adviser said on Tuesday that oil tankers had begun crossing the Strait of Hormuz, noting a “simple start to a flow” of ships in the waterway.
He added, in statements carried by American media, Read more…
Oil Minister: We are in contact with Iran to allow the passage of some Iraqi oil tankers.
2026-03-17
Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad confirmed on Tuesday that the Iraqi government is in contact with the Iranian side to allow Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The Oil Minister stated in remarks that “there is communication Read more…
The Cabinet approves the Eid al-Fitr holiday starting from Wednesday until next Monday.
2026-03-17
The Cabinet decided today, Tuesday, to suspend official working hours on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, starting from Wednesday, March 18, 2026, until next Monday, March 23, 2026. The Media Office of the Prime Minister stated Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 3-16-2026
3-16-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat There is a tremendous opportunity under the current president Trump administration to finally get this currency reform project done. We can see the writing is on the wall to reinstate the dinar but these Iranian issues must resolved first if the US is going to work with Iraq to rebuild its economy. Trump is not about to have American companies come into Iraq at the level needed to support the massive rebuilding of their economy without security and stability. We can clearly see these Iranian issues are coming to the forefront now and being exposed for what they really are. This is a good thing…a VERY GOOD thing! Read more…
The coordination framework postpones the decision on the prime ministership until the end of the war and grants the Sudanese government limited powers.
2026-03-16 10:13
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source within the coordinating framework that brings together the ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq reported on Monday evening that the coalition leadership agreed to postpone deciding on a prime ministerial candidate until after the end of the ongoing regional war between the United States and Israel against Iran.
The source confirmed to Shafaq News Agency that “the leader of the State of Law Read more…
Parliamentary request to the Foreign Ministry to open a dialogue with Tehran regarding Iraqi tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-16 00:59
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, MP Ali Saber Al-Kinani sent an official letter to Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, proposing the opening of a diplomatic dialogue with Iran regarding the crisis of Iraqi oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the document, which was reviewed Read more…
Maliki’s coalition criticizes the delay in resolving constitutional entitlements and warns of its repercussions on citizens.
3-16-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Zuhair al-Jalabi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that the repercussions of the delay in forming the government and deciding on the presidencies are negatively affecting the people.
Al-Jalabi told Al-Maalomah, “The political parties in Iraq do not care about Read more…
